What’s with the all these products that claim to block an absorption of carbohydrates and starches? Phase 2 Starch Blocker? What is the phase 1? Oh, that’s right, nausea! I am not kidding; it is one of the possible side effects of Phase 2 Starch Blocker.

What is Phase 2 Starch Blocker? Essentially, it is simply an extract of white kidney beans.

How does Phase 2 Starch Blocker work? Phase 2 Starch Blocker supposedly works by inhibiting a certain enzymes from converting carbohydrates into simple sugars. In theory, this keeps your blood sugar stable and blocks excess sugar from being stored as fat.

Can I just eat white kidney beans instead of taking Phase 2 Starch Blocker? Since the supplement is a highly concentrated extract of white kidney beans, you would need to eat an unrealistic amount of beans to produce the same effect.

Having said that, white kidney beans are certainly more nutritious than a supplement, thus they can be a part of a balanced diet.

Does Phase 2 Starch Blocker work? Who cares? The fact is that eating whole foods is always better than taking supplements. If you eat whole foods and minimize the bad stuff in your diet, you do not need any supplements.